Political Science
A.A. Degree for Transfer Political Science · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Political Science guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree and prepares students for law school, teaching, public relations, journalism, government service on the local, state and national levels, and private employment where government institutions are involved.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science, AA-T: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Major requirements | 3 | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Students are required to take the following (List A): Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| POLT 201 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLT 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| POLT 230 | Political Theory | 3 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following (List B) | 6 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles/Micro | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles/Macro | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| POLT 221 | Women in American Politics | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate a thesis in a written and/or oral format.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of political institutions and processes of American government.
- Demonstrate how individuals by applying their political science skills can make a difference in their local communities.